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The Vallejo Sun
Published 22 hours agoVallejo Planning Commission advances inclusionary housing ordinance
Under the ordinance, developers of rental properties would be required to designate 4% of a project’s units as affordable
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Published September 10Solano County veterans struggle with federal cuts to mental health services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has canceled group therapy for Mare Island and Fairfield veterans and shortened sessions as wait times have ballooned.
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Published September 09Upcoming Vallejo Events — Fiestas Patrias celebration joins Art Walk
Plus, Verismo Opera will open “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini at the Mira Theatre.
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Published September 09Vallejo to name street after Mac Dre
"Mac Dre Way” would span the entirety of Taper Avenue, a half-mile stretch beginning at Fairgrounds Drive and ending at Taper Court.
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Published September 04Vallejo’s McCune Collection features historical treasures
The McCune Rare Book and Art Collection includes gems like a leaf of the Gutenberg Bible, and a mid-1800s press.
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Published September 03Bay Area Air District announces $40M in funding for city of Benicia, school district
The grant was awarded from a record $82 million fine against the Valero Refining Company in 2024.
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Published September 02Upcoming Vallejo Events — Andrea Abbate and Willie Macc Comedy Show at the Empress Theatre
Plus, First Friday Salsa, Vallejo Goth Night, and Poetry by the Cup.
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Published August 28California Forever project to bring shipbuilding to Collinsville put on hold – for now
The Solano County Board of Supervisors plans to revisit the issue before the next legislative session.
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Published August 27Gov. Gavin Newsom announces shipbuilding award in Vallejo for Mare Island and Cal Poly Maritime Academy
The $8.2 million investment will go towards building a research campus and a career pipeline.
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Published August 26Judge rejects allegations that Benicia ballot measures are misleading
Benicia did not craft inaccurate ballot measure language, judge finds.
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Published August 26Upcoming Vallejo Events — Second Port of Cultures Street Festival
Plus, the last August Summer Nights of the year will feature live music by Seasoned Soul
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Published August 24Vallejo’s Sunshine Smoothies and Coffee to give away 3,000 free smoothies
To celebrate its 11th anniversary, Sunshine Smoothies and Coffee will give away 3,000 smoothies on Saturday, Aug. 29.